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  • World War II era medical bags and supplies

    This Vegetable Doubled As A Medical Staple On WWII Battlefields

    If you are what you eat, then this vegetable was truly a lifesaver on the battlefields during the Second World War — and may still be today.

    By A.J. Forget 5 months ago Read More
  • Julia Child doing a cooking demonstration

    The Herb Julia Child Hated So Much That She Would Throw It On The Floor

    Julia Child is known for her love of food and skill in the kitchen, but there's still one leafy green herb she never wanted to see on her dinner plate.

    By Martha Brennan 5 months ago Read More
  • Frank Sinatra speaking at a microphone

    Frank Sinatra's Favorite Pizza Place Is Still Open In Harlem

    Frank Sinatra was known as a lover of Italian food, so his pick for his favorite pizza place of all time held a lot of weight, and it's still open today.

    By Holly Tishfield 5 months ago Read More
  • A traditional Italian sub sandwich

    This New England City Might Be The Home Of The Original Italian Sub

    When it comes to Italian-American food, New England is never mistaken for Little Italy. Yet, this city might just be the home of the original Italian sub.

    By Vanessa Nix Anthony 5 months ago Read More
  • Composite image of various deep dish pizza styles

    8 Styles Of Deep-Dish Pizza, Explained

    Deep-dish pizza has variations that reach far beyond Chicago. We spoke to an expert to round up eight different styles of deep-dish pizzas.

    By Ayomari 5 months ago Read More
  • a hoodsie cup on a table

    How Hoodsie Cups Became A New England Ice Cream Staple

    It just wouldn't be summer in New England without Hoodsie Cups. Learn all about the tasty treats sure to trigger some nostalgia.

    By Samantha Ibrahim 5 months ago Read More
  • pepperoni pizza slice being lifted from whole pizza

    This New Jersey Pizzeria Is Over 110 Years Old And It's Still Run By The Same Family

    This family-run pizzeria has been continuously open since it began in 1912, and sells an unusual fan-favorite type of pizza that surprises for 2 reasons.

    By Martha Brennan 5 months ago Read More
  • pint of beer sitting on a bar top

    The Oldest US Brewery Survived Prohibition But Its Beer Still Isn't Available Nationwide

    It might be the oldest brewery in the United States, but this famous beer is still only available in a select number of states around the country.

    By Matthew Spina 5 months ago Read More
  • Microwaved TV dinner with meat, corn and sauce in compartments in plastic tray with fork

    The Groundbreaking Rise Of TV Dinners From The 1950s To Today

    TV dinners have roots even before the 1950s, but a few things happened in the mid 20th century that saw the stratospheric rise and evolution of the go-to meal.

    By Brandy Hadden 5 months ago Read More
  • a sign saying

    The Frozen Sweet Treat That's Been A Palm Springs Area Staple Since Prohibition

    If you've visited Palm Springs or driven through the Coachella Valley, you'll know about this frozen sweet treat that's been a California staple since 1930.

    By Amanda Berrill 5 months ago Read More
  • Various individually wrapped chocolate bars, such as Snickers, KitKat, Twix and Hershey's

    How World War II Popularized One Of The Most Popular Chocolate Brands In The World Today

    While we might associate M&Ms with all-things fun and whimsical today, they were actually popularized in one of the world's greatest tragedies — World War II.

    By Nathan Legare 5 months ago Read More
  • Wendy's sign on a blue sky

    How Wendy's Iconic 'Where's The Beef?' Ad Was Born

    "Where's the beef?" Only one fast food chain can lay claim to that iconic phrase for the past four decades, but how did it come to be?

    By Shaunee Flowers 5 months ago Read More
  • Oreo hot fudge sundae, Dairy Queen Blizzard, and mint Dilly Bar against blue backdrop

    13 Discontinued Dairy Queen Menu Items We Wish Would Come Back

    Not every product offered by Dairy Queen over the years has withstood the test of time. Here are 13 discontinued DQ menu items we wish would come back.

    By Sarah O'Phelan 5 months ago Read More
  • Bowl of lemon Italian ice with mint

    Is Italian Ice Actually Italian?

    When the temperatures get into the triple digits, few things are as refreshing as an Italian ice. Here's all you need to know about the sweet.

    By Neala Broderick 5 months ago Read More
  • Frank Sinatra smiling

    This Was One Of Frank Sinatra's Favorite Ways To Eat Steak

    When he wasn't performing, Frank Sinatra was known to partake in life's finest offerings -- and that was very well represented in how he enjoyed his steak.

    By Javaria Akbar 5 months ago Read More
  • A little girl playing with the 1963 Easy-Bake Oven

    Here's How Much The Original Easy Bake Oven Goes For Online These Days

    Want to grab a playful piece of food nostalgia for yourself? Discover just how much an original 1963 Easy-Bake Oven costs on popular resale websites.

    By Holly Tishfield 5 months ago Read More
  • Santa Maria barbecue grill cooking tri-tips

    This California-Born BBQ Style Features A Signature Cut More People Should Know About

    If you're craving Southern California barbecue, then there's only one underrated cut to turn to for a juicy, meaty bite.

    By Matthew Spina 5 months ago Read More
  • The outside of a Marie Callender's in California

    What Happened To The First Marie Callender's Restaurant?

    Marie Callender's has been around for quite some time, but whatever became of the original restaurant location? Well, it's a sad story.

    By Lottë Reford 5 months ago Read More
  • Packets ofTropical Punch Pop Rocks in a pile

    The Accidental Origin Of Pop Rocks Candy

    Thanks to an urban legend about a kid exploding from combining Pop Rocks and soda, this candy has been notorious for years. Here's how it was born.

    By Holly Tishfield 5 months ago Read More
  • Assorted gummy candies scattered

    A Spicy Candy Of The Atomic Age That's Extremely Difficult To Find Today

    It's quite tough to find, to the extent that it's been rumored to be discontinued. But spoiler, it's not, which makes nabbing it all the sweeter.

    By Courtney Iseman 5 months ago Read More
  • a tray with various hot dogs and sausages dressed with many toppings

    What's The Difference Between Hot Dogs And Sausages?

    As a wise man once said, "There are no two finer words than 'encased meats,' my friend." Here are the differences between hot dogs and sausages.

    By Ian Fortey 5 months ago Read More
  • A profile photo of Slyvia Plath in black and white

    The Classic Cocktail That Poet Sylvia Plath Loved To Indulge In

    For Sylvia Plath, less was more -- at least, when it came to her favorite cocktail. Discover which iconic tipple was beloved by the famed poet, here.

    By Holly Tishfield 5 months ago Read More
  • NYC skyline at night, viewed from inside a restaurant's glass window

    The Classic Manhattan Steakhouse Tied To One Of The City's Most Notorious Mob Hits

    In decades past, few things represented NYC more than steakhouses and the mob. In 1985, this prominent restaurant was the site of an infamous assassination.

    By Autumn Swiers 5 months ago Read More
  • Tim Hortons coffee and Timbits

    The Real Tim Horton Never Got To See His Coffee And Donut Chain Flourish

    Tim Horton found success in many walks of life, but the massive coffee and donut chain that bears his name reached its peak after he was gone.

    By Matthew Spina 5 months ago Read More
  • Overhead view of hardtack bread

    Infamous During The Civil War, This Seriously Old-School Survival Food Has Been Around Longer Than You Think

    This historic survival meal was given to soldiers during the American Civil War, but its roots go much deeper than that.

    By Whitney Bard 5 months ago Read More
  • French dip sandwich on a wooden board

    This Iconic California Sandwich Has Fueled A Century Of Culinary Beef

    The French dip has been around for a long time, but there are two downtown Los Angeles joints that claim to have started the trend.

    By Gene Gerrard 5 months ago Read More
  • Assorted garnished cocktails on table

    The Nasty Reason Prohibition Cocktails Needed Garnishes And Sweeteners

    Prohibition speakeasies have the veneer of secret sophistication, but the reality was far grittier, particularly where the homebrewed drinks were concerned.

    By Neala Broderick 5 months ago Read More
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